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ANTH3700: Practicing Anthropology
2025 unit information
Anthropology is known for its distinctive method of long-term field work and engagement with the people it studies. This unit examines the central role and distinctive value of ethnographic fieldwork in the practice of anthropology and generation of new knowledge, as well as how socio-economic, cultural, historical and political contexts shape the practice of ethnographic fieldwork in different settings. Students will learn about the role and contribution anthropologists make to public, private and non-governmental sectors and will gain first-hand practical experience in designing, conducting, analysing and writing up ethnographic research findings based on their own project.
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| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Anthropology |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 2000 level in Anthropology |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Appreciate the central role and distinctive value of ethnographic fieldwork in the practice of anthropology and generation of new knowledge
- LO2. Understand and critically reflect on how socio-economic, cultural, historical and political contexts shape the practice of ethnographic fieldwork in different settings, and develop an appreciation of personal, inter-personal and ethical dynamics in anthropological research
- LO3. Understand and reflect on the role and contribution anthropologists make in both the public, private and non-governmental sectors, and how these engagements shape both anthropology and society at large
- LO4. Gain first-hand practical experience in designing, conducting, processing and writing-up ethnographic research
- LO5. Learn how to use and analyse real-world data to identify themes and develop an ethnographically-grounded argument
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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